On the Effects and Boundaries of Awe and Humor Appeals for Pro-Environmental Engagement

Awe, a self-transcendent emotion often triggered by vast nature panoramas, is likely to stimulate pro-environmental action. We examined whether appealing to awe could promote perceived risk of climate change, support for low-carbon policies, and intentions to perform pro-environmental behaviors. Gi...

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Published in:	International Journal of Communication
Main Authors:	Chris Skurka, Nicholas Eng, Mary Beth Oliver
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	USC Annenberg Press 2022-05-01
Subjects:	awe humor emotional appeals climate change air pollution
Online Access:	https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/19513